Chance Rides Manufacturing is a roller coaster and amusement ride manufacturer. The main office and manufacturing facility are located in Wichita, Kansas while engineering work is done in California.
History[]
The company was originally founded by Harold Chance in 1961 in Wichita. It was re-established on May 16, 2002, when the former Chance Industries Inc. emerged from bankruptcy.[1]
Attractions manufactured by Chance Rides[]
| Name | Model | Park | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Buggy | Toboggan | Six Flags AstroWorld | 1970 | Closed around 1972 |
| Red Baron | Red Baron | Six Flags Great America | 1976-05-29 | Operating |
| Flying Ace | Red Baron | Knott's Berry Farm | 1976-07-12 | Operating |
| Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster | Big Dipper | Six Flags Over Texas | 2001-03-10 | Operating |
| The Joker Funhouse Coaster | Big Dipper Custom | Six Flags Over Georgia | 2004-09-04 | Operating |
| Cyborg: Hyper Drive | Freestyle | Six Flags New England | 2019-06-01 | Operating |
References[]
- ↑ Chance Rides family-owned companies have been dominant producers of amusement ride-related equipment for decades., Chance Rides. 2015-02-22. Updated 2025-02-17.
External links[]
- Chance Rides official website
Chance Rides at the Roller Coaster DataBase
Chance Rides at the Roller Coaster Wiki
Chance Rides at Wikipedia
